In his article “Clean Water Act at 45: Despite Success, It’s Under Attack” Jon Devine elucidates the backstory and impediment of a possible future for the Clean Water Act. Devine explains the progress against water pollution that this act has made since it’s implementation in the 1960’s, an act that overruled the industry during that time. This law was the leading pollution prevention program in America in regards to the industry-specific standards. In light of it’s 45th anniversary, Devine discusses the importance of this program as well as the current dangers of being revocation put forth by the Trump Administration. I think a policy that limits the contamination of waterways deserves to stay in action, as I see no logical reason for it to be repealed.
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In my opinion, if the Trump Administration were to repeal this act it would be within the interests of lining the pockets of shady businesses. It is the responsibility of the government to have the policies in place that protect the interests of the people. Clean water access and pollution is a problem that impacts everyone, and should be put at a higher rank than dirty politics. To repeal would to once again raise the interests of industry above the wants and needs of the people. I think that polices like the Clean Water Act are great examples of how we can regulate the industry. Without proper policies in place, companies can destroy the environment to benefit themselves. I believe that if there are problems within the system, they should be improved, not completely taken out. These policies have improved our waters, and have created an example of how regulations can improve conditions. Devine emphasizes, “Much of this improvement came about because of the Act’s numerous pollution prevention, control, and cleanup requirements. The law says that wastewater dischargers and sewage plants can’t dump into our waterways without pollution-limiting permits; facilities storing a
In my opinion, if the Trump Administration were to repeal this act it would be within the interests of lining the pockets of shady businesses. It is the responsibility of the government to have the policies in place that protect the interests of the people. Clean water access and pollution is a problem that impacts everyone, and should be put at a higher rank than dirty politics. To repeal would to once again raise the interests of industry above the wants and needs of the people. I think that polices like the Clean Water Act are great examples of how we can regulate the industry. Without proper policies in place, companies can destroy the environment to benefit themselves. I believe that if there are problems within the system, they should be improved, not completely taken out. These policies have improved our waters, and have created an example of how regulations can improve conditions. Devine emphasizes, “Much of this improvement came about because of the Act’s numerous pollution prevention, control, and cleanup requirements. The law says that wastewater dischargers and sewage plants can’t dump into our waterways without pollution-limiting permits; facilities storing a